Jamie Carragher firmly believes Tottenham have what it takes to reel in Premier League leaders Chelsea and win the title.

Mauricio Pochettino's side currently occupy second place in the top flight but are seven points adrift of their London rivals.

They can temporarily close that gap to four points with a win at Manchester City on Saturday night before Chelsea host relegation-threatened Hull on Sunday.

With six wins from their last six top flight games, Spurs are the most in-form team in the division and Carragher is backing them to win at Etihad - before running Chelsea close for the title.

Spurs have won six of their last six matches to put themselves in title contention (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty)

"Mauricio Pochettino takes his team to face Manchester City on Saturday evening. A home win would put the two teams level on 45 points but I know which one needs major surgery and which one I'd back for the title. It would be Tottenham every time," Carragher wrote in his Daily Mail column.

"Chelsea are going to be difficult to peg back but I am in no doubt that they (Spurs) can win the league this year and it would be a massive statement if they were to complete a double over City.

"The only thing that could possibly hold them back was if Kane was to suffer another injury — they failed to win in six weeks when he was sidelined at the beginning of the season — but if he stays fit, the opportunity is there."